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If you have to pay people to come to church, you might have a dead church. Jesus promised He would build his church on the solid rock of faith—faith in the atoning work of Christ on the cross. Yet, some "churches" either don't believe that, or are just simply...
The great preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, “A time will come when instead of shepherds feeding the sheep, the church will have clowns entertaining the goats!” He couldn’t have been more accurate in his prediction, not because he’s a prophet, but because he...
Tim Keller's preoccupation with social justice within his theological discourse is a matter of concern that merits critical evaluation by those who adhere to his teachings. In his sermons, he frequently posits a significant emphasis on social justice issues, often...
As we've been covering at The Dissenter, charismatic-style worship music has been gaining influence in mainstream Evangelical and Protestant churches. One up-and-coming artist we've been keeping tabs on is Charity Gayle. Despite her background in Oneness...
Macedonianism, also known as the Pneumatomachian heresy, is a pernicious belief system that emerged in the early 4th century and was propagated by the heretical Greek bishop Macedonius. This insidious heresy denies the personhood of the Holy Spirit and diminishes the...
I know this story has been out for a couple of weeks now, but I really felt the urge to add my thoughts. Back in December, a British woman was arrested for praying on a public sidewalk near an abortion clinic. She wasn't interacting with anyone nor was she involved in...
Christalignment is a false Christian group based out of Melbourne, Australia that has aligned itself with the cult of Bethel Church. Christalignment is well-known for its "Christian" version of tarot card readings and other occult practices. A few years ago,...
The transgender movement or ideology is one of the most insidious and destructive forces at work in our society today. It is a direct assault on the biblical truth of human sexuality, and its aim is to undermine and ultimately destroy the traditional family unit and...
Jack Hayford, a highly influential charismatic Evangelical leader, has passed away at 88. Hayford, who composed more than 500 charismatic hymns in the modern worship scene, was highly influential in is largely responsible for a lot of the mainstream charismatic...
Dante Bowe, a Christian rapper and member of the Christian music collective Maverick City Music, made headlines last year for his inappropriate behavior. As a result, he was released from the group due to "behavior that is inconsistent with our core values and...
Pastor Mike Todd of the Transformation Church has been growing in popularity at an alarming rate, despite his repulsive and controversial behavior. Earlier this year, Todd made headlines for turning tithing into a million-dollar lottery, using his congregants as...
The Christian Science cult, founded by the deceptive Mary Baker Eddy in the late 19th century, is a pernicious and dangerous religious movement that promotes the unsubstantiated belief that spiritual healing techniques can cure all physical illnesses and suffering....
I often write about churches that put on blasphemous performances, are irreverent, and in many ways, blaspheme the name of God with their overt self-promoting performances. And I also often write about churches that put homosexuals, queers, and transgender people in...
This video is absolutely unbelievable as it depicts a girl spewing heretical nonsense about forgiving the sins of one of her patients. This disgraceful display took place at the 2008 graduation for the students of Bethel School of Ministry. Is this the kind of...
As the shadows lengthen and the veil between worlds grows thin, a new and terrifying force has emerged from the depths of the church. It is the rise of the metrosexual pastor, a creature of preening vanity and superficiality, whose hunger for attention and adoration...
It is a harsh but undeniable truth that the majority of what calls itself the Church in the modern world is nothing more than a shallow facade, a shell of its former self. Charles Spurgeon, one of the greatest theologians and preachers of the past, had the foresight...
Pastor David Hughes of Church by the Glades in Coral Springs, FL is little more than a stand-up comedian, running a so-called "church" that does nothing more than tickle the ears of lost people. In one Instagram post, Hughes stated "If there’s one thing we can...
The Protestant Reformation split the Western Christian Church into Protestant and Roman Catholic branches in the 16th century. It was driven by a desire for religious reform, objections to the pope's power and role, and the sale of indulgences, which allowed people to...
It is a bitter pill to swallow when the Church of England, once a stronghold of moral fortitude and upholding the teachings of the Bible, has now become a sanctuary for those who engage in aberrant and sinful sexual behavior. This disgusting and depraved embrace of...
The Word of Faith heresy is a pernicious and dangerous belief system that has been consistently and decisively rejected by the Church and all orthodox, Bible-believing Christians throughout history. This false gospel, also known as the prosperity gospel, promotes the...
Beth Moore is a leading progressive activist in Evangelicalism who has used her platform to promote some of the most godless ideologies within the Church, which contradict the teachings of the Bible. Recently, Moore drew attention to herself again when she praised...
In the past, The Alpha Conference has been hosted by two ecumenical organizations — Major Change, a charismatic Evangelical organization, and Stone to Flesh, a charismatic Roman Catholic ecumenical organization. The two organizations have practically merged into one...
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